25013-16-5
Product Name:
Butylated hydroxyanisole
Formula:
C11H16O2
Synonyms:
BHA;Butylated hydroxyanisole;Butylhydroxyanisole;BHA, 3-tert-Butyl-4-hydroxyanisole;2(3)-t-Butyl-4-hydroxyanisole
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CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
| Physical Description | Butylated hydroxyanisole appears as white, beige or slightly yellow waxy solid with an aromatic odor and a slightly bitter burning taste. (NTP, 1992) |
|---|---|
| Boiling Point | 507 to 518 °F at 733 mmHg (NTP, 1992) |
| Melting Point | 118 to 131 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Flash Point | 313 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Solubility | less than 1 mg/mL at 65.3 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Decomposition | When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes. |
| Kovats Retention Index | 1496 1497 |
| Chemical Classes | Other Uses -> Preservatives |
SAFETY INFORMATION
| Signal word | Warning |
|---|---|
| Pictogram(s) |
 Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07  Environment GHS09 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H302:Acute toxicity,oral H411:Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P270:Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P273:Avoid release to the environment. P391:Collect spillage. Hazardous to the aquatic environment P301+P312:IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell. P501:Dispose of contents/container to..… |
COMPUTED DESCRIPTORS
| Molecular Weight | 180.24 g/mol |
|---|---|
| XLogP3 | 3.2 |
| Hydrogen Bond Donor Count | 1 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count | 2 |
| Rotatable Bond Count | 2 |
| Exact Mass | 180.115029749 g/mol |
| Monoisotopic Mass | 180.115029749 g/mol |
| Topological Polar Surface Area | 29.5 Ų |
| Heavy Atom Count | 13 |
| Formal Charge | 0 |
| Complexity | 160 |
| Isotope Atom Count | 0 |
| Defined Atom Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Defined Bond Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Covalently-Bonded Unit Count | 1 |
| Compound Is Canonicalized | Yes |
PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
description
Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) appears as a white, beige or slightly yellow waxy solid with an aromatic odour and a slightly bitter-burning taste. BHA is a synthetic food antioxidant that prevents oils, fats and shortenings from oxidative deterioration and rancidity. It is also a chemical preservative in animal drugs, animal feeds, and related products.